as the split trunks begin growing, i separate them carefully so they'll grow opposite each other. many times this will split the trunk so be sure to keep duct tape handy. once they get 2' or so i begin tying them down using bailing wire tied to a brick (be sure wire is thick enough to not cut through the plant...wire hangers also work well when taken apart and straightened out a bit) so they grow appx a foot or two off the ground horizontally, turning nearly every branch into a top by the time flowering is underway and greatly increasing yield as the entire limb gets exposed to direct sunlight...it takes tying down and adjusting nearly every other day but the rewards are well worth the little extra time put into it.
m.g. Reviewed by m.g. on . Topping plants outdoors...? I was interested on everyone's opinion on topping plants outdoors. Is it even worth doing? In my mind, I do it to keep the plany bushier and do it 2 or 3 times to a plant. I also think it keeps the plant from getting too tall, which helps if they're sativas. Does this really harm the plant though? What does it do to yield? Rating: 5